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NIV Student Bible, Revised, Compact Edition

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I would rate this book 5 stars. The notes (written by Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford) are very understandable to students (anywhere from middle-school up). The notes within the text relate the scripture to things younger students deal with, but things a lot of adults deal with, too. The character sketches contained within the pages are excellent, well thought out, and well written. If you want to understand and apply the Word of God well, this Bible is for you.

Regardless of some people who make airy arguments about what bible to choose, I chose this.

I was born and convent-bred Catholic, but I truly haven't read the fullness of God's words. I was not encouraged to do so.
Then I met some Christians who believe in Jesus and uphold the God-breathed word of God. Now, I can see things learly.

This book transformed my life. Changing the inner me to seeking more about Jesus. It made me understood the characters in the old and in the new testament.

Do not let anyone fool or confuse you. If the the Word of god can make you walk into the light of his path, then seek him through his words.

This book is absolutely great for students like me who seeks the truth. The bible is inspired by God. It answers all questions of life. All you have to do is open your heart and find it.

May our hearts and mind open to His infinite wisdom. May we not depend on our own limited and passing knowledge and understanding. May we put our faith in Jesus alone as it is written in the Scriptures. May he follow His examples and appear blameless before the Heavenly father. May peace, love, joy, faith and hope fill our every step on this world.

"Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God." Ephesians 6:17

Hi! I'm a new Christian and a foriegner. When I read this bible with its short description and easy-to understand English, I began to enjoy reading the Word of God. This made me yearn to learn morae and be part of a Christian community.

I believe that it doesnt matter whether the bible is King James (too-difficult English) or New Version, it must convey the message of Christ. Besides we are not saved by how many times and how accurate the bible, even Satan reads it as shown when he was tempting Jesus. Its alla bout love, faith and hope in Lord Jesus. We simply understand Him more by reading His words and obeying His commands. That's the challenge.

I'd give this book a five star because of its presentation, easy-to read English and the various description how and what a Jewish culture means. Sometimes we base the Scriture on ouw own understanding , experience and culture. We forget that Jesus is a Jew and its a good insight what His culture then and how they are made different amoingst all nations.

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This Bible exceeded our expectations as a great present for our youth. They loved it. We liked the glossy hardcover with the silver accent and the reference guides in every chapter were very effective. We liked the price and the delivery was on time.

I am a pastor who's been in ministry for over 15 years. When I first saw this "Student" Bible, I quickly dismissed it as the first of many lines of youth-oriented Bibles. But several years back, I happened to pick this up at our church's Lost & Found (many Bibles can be found there, as you must also know from first hand experience) and was delighted at what I found.

I recommend the bulkier NIV Study Bible or Quest Study Bible for my congregation so that they can study the texts as they read them. But for me, I wanted a Bible that didn't have so much study materials that forced me to glance here and there, but something with small morsels of goodies here and there to make me pause at the important (or most often quoted) passages for a second glance. With this Student Bible, I am able to be free of "study texts" so that I can engage in the text without an external guide, but as I read through the Bible, this Bible makes me stop to read the short sidebars or quick notes here and there that reminds me of some important points. As a person who's read the Bible many times over, I really like this feature -- never overbearing, but in perfect amount.

These days, I recommend this Bible to my congregation.

AMAZING! Footnotes/notes in general are really insightful-- best Bible I've ever had! Speedy delivery too.

I was very pleased with this product. As were my students whom I handed them to.

I purchased this book because i had to give away my bible and wanted similar bible. It is very easy to read, it gives example to current and relevant subjects which makes reading it easy and relevant to day-to-day matters. It also has many facts which ties events of biblical time to today. This is a compact version which makes it easy to travel. It also makes a good gift for young readers who could find the many different current events and persons (not just biblical persons, but also many movers and shakers of the 20th century) of interest in THIS version of the Bible. I highly recommend the NIV Student Bible!

When I received this book, it was already USED, even though I clearly bought it new. There was writing all over it, and somebody named "Gracie Lane" already wrote her name down in the front page. This also isn't really relevant, since it has the exact same content, but the cover wasn't even the same one as the one featured. I am still really angry at how we got a used bible. Not only that, it took them about three weeks to ship...

Excellent shape and quick delivery, I wish I had paid attention to the size. It was the smaller edition and it is a little hard on the eyes to read, but in excellent shape